“Each person has goals. Some goals are open, visible to all who care to observe. Others are more private, shared only with one's closest friends or associates. Some are dark secrets that one hopes will never see the light of… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“It is believed by many that the military life is one of adventure and excitement. In truth, that life more often consists of long… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“War is a primarily a game of skill. It is a Contest of mind matched against mind, tactics matched against tactics. But there is… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“No one is immune to failure. All have tasted the bitterness of defeat and disappointment. A warrior must not dwell on that failure, but… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“Military leadership is a journey, not a destination. It is continually challenged, and must continually prove it self anew against fresh obstacles. Sometimes those… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“Each person has goals. Some goals are open, visible to all who care to observe. Others are more private, shared only with one's closest… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“No one can say where his path will take him, even for the duration of a single day. More difficult still is to see… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“Seldom can one attain victory in ware fare without allies. Some allies provide direct assistance, the two forces battling side by side. Other allies… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“Never make the mistake of believing forberance equates to acceptance, or that all positions are equally valid.” — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“There is satisfaction in defeating an enemy. But one must never allow oneself to become complacent. There are always more enemies to be identified,… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“All opponents are not necessarily enemies. But both enemies and opponents carry certain characteristics in common. Both perceive their opposite as an obstacle, or… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“Leadership and obedience are the two legs on which a warrior's life is balanced. Without both, victory cannot be achieved. Leadership depends on information… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“A great tactician creates plans. A good tactician recognizes the soundness of a plan presented on him. A fair tactician must see the plan… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
